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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator 2 - **Company:** Columbia Technology Partners - **Location:** Riverton, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Linux, File Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Linux System Administration, Nagios, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Scripting, Grafana, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Slurm, Splunk - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_f3f722fc ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (5 additional years of experience may substitute) * Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments * DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent) * Strong experience with Linux system administration, networking, and troubleshooting * Experience with monitoring, automation, and scripting tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Ansible, Bash), * U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. * Certification Requirements: + DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph. ## Description Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 2 to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across enterprise environments. This role emphasizes mission operations sustainment, including advanced troubleshooting, system monitoring, and maintaining reliable performance across Linux-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will support escalated issues, manage system stability, and contribute to ongoing infrastructure improvements., * Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems * Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution * Manage day-to-day system operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and updates * Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu) * Support OS installation, file systems, TCP/IP networking, and software lifecycle activities * Troubleshoot system, application, and infrastructure issues across mission environments * Utilize automation and configuration management tools (Salt, Ansible) * Monitor systems using tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk * Collaborate using Jira, Confluence, Git, and Slurm for workload and system management * Support performance optimization and capacity planning, Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors: * Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure. * Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive. * Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range. * Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards. * Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team. ## Related Videos - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)